Oohh's & Aahh's Menu

1005 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
$$$ Restaurant
(3080 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to Oohh's & Aahh's, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Washington, DC, where soul food takes center stage. The menu celebrates comfort and nostalgia, featuring highlights like the Fried Seafood Platter and the mouthwatering Chicken & Waffles, perfect for brunch lovers. Each dish brings together robust flavors that evoke cherished family recipes, ensuring every bite is a trip down memory lane.

  • Simple Soul Sips: Refreshing beverages like Strawberry Lemonade and Sweet Tea offer a perfect accompaniment to your meal.
  • Two Meat Entree: Unable to choose? This option lets you savor two of your favorites alongside delightful sides.
  • Rave Reviews: Customers rave about the seasoned grilled chicken and homemade BBQ sauce, amplifying the communal vibe.

At Oohh's & Aahh's, every dish tells a story, inviting you to indulge time and again.

Simple Soul Sips

  • Strawberry Lemonade - 16 oz
    US$4.95
  • Half&Half - 16 oz
    US$2.45
  • Lemonade - 16 oz
    US$2.45
  • Sweet Tea - 16 oz
    US$2.45

But First...

  • Lump Crab & Shrimp Fritters, 3

    Crafted with premium jumbo lump crab and tender shrimp, these fritters are flash-fried to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior. Accompanied by our signature Remoulade Sauce.Offered in portions of 3 or 5.

    US$17.45
  • Lump Crab & Shrimp Fritters, 5

    Crafted with premium jumbo lump crab and tender shrimp, these fritters are flash-fried to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior. Accompanied by our signature Remoulade Sauce.Offered in portions of 3 or 5.

    US$24.45
  • Shrimp and Crab Mac & Cheese
    US$20.95
  • Catfish Nuggets

    A healthy portion of fresh Catfish nuggets, battered in our seafood flour and deep fried to a crispy golden brown. Accompanied by our house made remoulade sauce.

    US$18.45
  • Tossed & Sauced Crispy Shrimp

    Crispy fried shrimp tossed & sauced in one of our signature sauces.

    US$17.95
  • Turkey Burger Sliders

    Juicy turkey burger sliders on brioche buns, with white american cheese, grilled red onions, and our house made burger sauce.

    US$13.45
  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts
    US$10.45
  • Chicken Tenders

    Hand cut chicken breast tenders dredged in our signature chicken flour and deep fried until golden brown.

    US$11.95
  • Extra Sauce$
    US$0.00

Main Event

  • New! Fried Seafood Platter
    US$39.95
  • Two Meat Entree

    Can't decide? This one meal will get you two(2) Entrees AND two(2) sides. Now you don't have to decide between your favorites. Also great for pairs!(An upcharge may be required for some entree choices)

    US$36.95
  • Fried Chicken Leg Quarter

    Lightly breaded, & deep fried! Tossed in or served with your choice of our signature sauces on the side. BBQ | Buffalo | Lemon Pepper | Teriyaki | Sweet ChiliYaki

    US$16.95
  • Whiting Fish, 3

    A soul food staple! Our healthy portion of Whiting is served fried, grilled or blackened. You can't go wrong any route you choose. (Whiting may have some bones)

    US$18.45
  • Fresh Catfish, 2

    You can never go wrong with this Deep South Classic. Juicy Catfish, deep fried to a crisp , grilled or blackened, yet perfectly seasoned with our house blended flavor profiles.

    US$22.45
  • Crispy Chicken Wings, 8

    An Oohh's & Aahh's Classic! For 20+ years we've been serving up the best wings in DC. Wingettes floured in our signature chicken flour, deep fried crispy & golden brown. Tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry, you'll fall in love.

    US$18.95
  • Crispy Chicken Wings, 10
    US$21.45
  • Shrimp Your Way, 10

    10 XL Shrimp cooked your way, fried, blackened, or grilled and served over our Yellow Rice in addition to 2 of our signature sides.

    US$20.95
  • Salmon

    Fresh, never frozen Chilean Salmon, prepared either Teriyaki Marinated, Blackened or Grilled. Served over a bed of our Yellow Rice in addition to 2 of our signature sides.

    US$23.45
  • Beef Short Ribs

    Slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone tender, Beef Short Ribs. Marinated in a our seasoning blend that has a bit of a kick. Smothered in our own BBQ Sauce or Gravy and topped with onions & peppers.

    US$25.95
  • Chicken Breast, 2

    Two boneless skinless double chicken breasts served fried, grilled, or blackened

    US$20.95
  • Baked Chicken Leg Quarter
    US$15.95
  • Beef Meatloaf

    Topped with our signature gravy, grilled peppers & onions

    US$17.95
  • Turkey Wings, 2

    Tender, home-style wings baked to perfection

    US$18.45
  • Veggie Plate

    An entree consisting of only sides? Our Veggie Plate provides heaping portions of 3 of our signature sides. Don't forget to add your cornbread for $.95!(Upcharges for specific sides may apply.)

    US$12.95
  • Turkey Chops
    US$19.45
  • Hot Honey Old Bay Wings, 10

    NEW MENU ITEM!!Ten fresh chicken wings dredged in flour & cornstarch, fried to a crispy golden brown, and dunked in our all new Hot Honey Old Bay sauce. Instant classic!

    US$22.45

All Day Brunch

  • Chicken & Waffles

    Two Fried Chicken Thighs, 6 Crispy Chicken Wings, or 1 Fried Chicken Breast & a fluffy Belgian waffle, maple syrup & butter.

    US$20.95
  • Shrimp & Grits

    Fried, grilled or blackened shrimp over home-style grits, with our signature gravy, grilled peppers & onions, and topped with mixed cheese.

    US$21.95
  • Catfish & Grits

    Fried, grilled or blackened catfish over home-style creamy grits, with our signature gravy, grilled peppers & onions, and topped with mixed cheese.

    US$22.45
  • BBQ Short Ribs & Grits

    New! Our signature BBQ sauce caramelized onto our Beef Short Ribs piled high onto Creamy Grits with gravy, cheese, and onions & peppers.

    US$24.95
  • Whiting & Grits

    New! Our new Cajun Crab Grits complimented with you favorite two seafood choices right on top!

    US$19.45
  • Blackened Salmon & Grits

    New! Our new Cajun Crab Grits complimented with our Blackened Salmon right on top!

    US$23.45

Soul wiches

  • New! Spicy Mambo Chicken Sandwich
    US$16.95
  • Smash 'Hit' Burger

    NEW MENU ITEM!A true smash burger! Two fresh beef patties perfectly seasoned, grilled, on a buttery Brioche Bun, layered with pickle chips and smothered in white american cheese, grilled red onions, & our very own Burger Sauce! Greasy melty satisfaction in every bite!

    US$17.95

Good Company

  • Butter Cabbage - Medium
    US$5.45
  • Butter Cabbage - Large
    US$7.45
  • Collard Greens - Medium
    US$6.95
  • Collard Greens - Large
    US$8.95
  • Sauteed Green Beans - Medium
    US$5.95
  • Sauteed Green Beans - Large
    US$7.95
  • Creamy Grits - Medium
    US$5.45
  • Creamy Grits - Large
    US$7.45
  • Four Cheese Mac & Cheese
    US$6.95
  • Four Cheese Mac & Cheese - Large
    US$8.95
  • Mashed Potatoes - Medium

    With or without gravy

    US$5.95
  • Mashed Potatoes - Large

    With or without gravy

    US$7.95
  • Homestyle Potato Salad - Medium
    US$6.95
  • Homestyle Potato Salad - Large
    US$8.95
  • Whipped Yams - Medium
    US$6.95
  • Whipped Yams - Large
    US$8.95
  • Rice - Medium

    With or without gravy

    US$5.45
  • Rice - Large

    With or without gravy

    US$7.45
  • Signature Cornbread
    US$2.95
  • Fluffy Belgian Waffle
    US$8.95
  • Crinkle Fries
    US$5.95

Last Bites

  • Banana Pudding
    US$7.95
  • Peach Cobbler
    US$7.95
  • Lemon Cake
    US$7.95
  • Red Velvet Cake
    US$7.95
  • Yellow Cake w/ Chocolate Icing
    US$7.95
  • Carrot Cake
    US$7.95
  • Strawberry Cake
    US$7.95

Soul Oh

  • Baked Chicken Leg Quarter - No Sides
    US$11.45
  • Beef Meatloaf - No Sides
    US$12.95
  • Beef Short Ribs - No Sides
    US$21.45
  • Chicken Breast, 2 - No Sides
    US$17.45
  • Crispy Chicken Wings, 6 - No Sides
    US$11.95
  • Crispy Chicken Wings, 8 - No Sides
    US$14.95
  • Crispy Chicken Wings, 10 - No Sides
    US$17.95
  • Crispy Chicken Wings, 20 - No Sides
    US$34.95
  • Fresh Catfish, 2 - No Sides
    US$18.45
  • Fried Chicken Leg Quarter - No Sides
    US$12.45
  • Hot Honey Old Bay Wings, 10 - No Sides
    US$18.45
  • Salmon - No Sides
    US$19.45
  • Shrimp Your Way, 6 - No Sides
    US$11.95
  • Shrimp Your Way, 10 - No Sides
    US$17.95
  • Turkey Chop - No Sides
    US$14.95
  • Turkey Wings, 2 - No Sides
    US$13.95
  • Whiting Fish, 3 - No Sides
    US$13.95

Bottled Drinks

  • Aquafina - 20 oz Bottle

    Pure water for a perfect taste

    US$2.45
  • Diet Pepsi - 20 oz Bottle

    A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories

    US$3.25
  • Gatorade Cool Blue - 20 oz Bottle

    Cool, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine

    US$3.75
  • Gatorade Fruit Punch - 20 oz Bottle

    The thirst quenching taste of fruit punch to rehydrate and energize without caffeine

    US$3.75
  • Gatorade Lemon Lime - 20 oz Bottle

    The thirst quenching taste of lemon lime to rehydrate and energize without caffeine

    US$3.75
  • Ginger Ale - 20 oz Bottle

    A refreshing carbonated beverage with bold, ginger flavor and lively bubbles

    US$3.25
  • Mtn Dew - 20 oz Bottle

    Mtn Dew exhilarates and quenches thirst with its one of a kind citrus taste.

    US$3.25
  • Orange Soda - 20 oz Bottle

    The original orange soda

    US$3.25
  • Pepsi - 20 oz Bottle

    The bold, refreshing, robust cola

    US$3.25
  • Starry Lemon Lime - 20 oz Bottle

    Made to speak to Gen Z, this crisp, refreshing formula with bite offers up a delicious, caffeine-free escape that's also available with zero sugar.

    US$3.25